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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,185

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $22,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,220

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $21,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0siCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $35,510 $60,357 $80,538
Premium Package 2,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Sport Package 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 385    
Navigation system 1,800 1,240 1,240
Heated front seats 500 690  
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Premium Package 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Sport Package 2,095    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 1,023 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Rear side airbags 350    
Navigation system 1,640 1,153 1,153
Heated front seats 455 642  
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Options (change) 9,760 4,250 3,560
Options (change) 8,885 3,953 3,311
Destination 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $49,185 $71,225 $92,635
Total Invoice $45,220 $66,385 $86,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,457
Model Year200820062006
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0siCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,185$71,225$92,635
Adjustments for Features0-760-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,185$70,465$90,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$45,220$66,385$86,324
Adjustments for Features0-708-1,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,220$65,677$84,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,053

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820062006
ModelX3CLSCLS
Trim3.0siCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,425$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-708-1,594

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082006
ModelX3CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in112.4 in
Length179.7 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested172582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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